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How to get fromSydney to Orpheus Islandby plane, ferry, unknown, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Orpheus Island by plane, ferry, unknown, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    3. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    8h 21m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Inghamtrain train
    3. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    36h 41m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Inghambus bus
    3. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    39h 49m

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Palm Island Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palm Island Airport (PMK)plane plane SYD - PMK
    2. Walk from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    5h 46m

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Inghamtrain train
    3. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    11h 15m

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cairns, train, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain train
    3. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    12h 3m

  7. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    4. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    12h 52m

  8. Train, travel via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Inghamtrain train
    3. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    36h 44m

  9. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    4. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    47h 26m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,788.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Orpheus Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Orpheus Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty, then travel to Orpheus Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Orpheus Island via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Ingham in around 36h 41m.

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